Wikimedia movement affiliates
In acknowledgment of the diversity of groups contributing to the Wikimedia movement, the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees recognizes models of affiliation within the Wikimedia movement – chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups.
Map of geographic based affiliates
As of 28 August 2019 Wikimedia chapters (blue) Wikimedia user groups with a geographic focus (green)
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History:
The current Wikimedia affiliation models was developed by the Movement roles project. Development began in 2010 after discussion at the Chapters meeting 2010 and was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees on March 31, 2012. The Affiliations Committee advises and makes recommendations regarding the recognition and existence of Wikimedia movement affiliates.
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News from the Affiliations Committee:
- 2020-03-27 The Wikimedia Community of Kazakh language User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Wikimedians for Sustainable Development has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Wikimedia Community User Group CEE Spring has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Wikimedians of United Arab Emirates User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Wikigrannies User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Wikimedians of Turkic Languages User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2020-03-13 The Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
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Map of WMF and Wikimedia Chapters
As of 05 February 2017
Wikimedia chapters (39)
Chapters are incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting movement work globally, focused within a specific geography.
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Thematic organizations are incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting work focused on a specific theme, topic, subject or issue within or across countries and regions.
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Wikimedia user groups (132)
User groups are open membership groups with an established contact person and history of projects, designed to be easy to form.
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Formerly Active Affiliates
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